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I practice consistent repentance and faith. *

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I am aware of my own sins and heart idols, and I am seeking gospel transformation in these areas. *

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I am aware of my "blind spots" — places of weakness in my character that I can only see with the help of others. *

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There are Christians in my life who know the real truth about me and are helping me grow in Christlikeness. *

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I have a genuine and growing love for Jesus and for others. *

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People who know me well would describe me as patient, gracious, and self-controlled in conflict — not quarrelsome or short tempered. *

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I have personal friendships with non-Christians, and I am living a missionary life among them - praying for them, practicing hospitality, inviting them into community, etc. *

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My spouse and/or close friends respect and respond to my spiritual leadership. *

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I would feel comfortable telling a younger Christian to “follow me as I follow Christ”. *

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If someone spent a day alone with me, they wouldn’t find anything surprising. *

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If someone talked to my non-Christian friends or work associates, they would discover nothing that brings shame or dishonor on Christ or his church. *

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If someone observed my marriage, they would see healthy patterns of communication, sexual intimacy, parenting, and headship/submission. *

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I am above reproach in my sexual life, including freedom from pornography and/or fantasy. *

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I consistently practice the spiritual disciplines (Bible reading, prayer, Sabbath, solitude, etc.). *

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I feel “at home” in the Bible – I can find passages quickly, I know major themes, I feel a general sense of familiarity with my Bible. *

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I have read through the entire Bible. *

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I can conversationally talk through the storyline of biblical history without resorting to notes or study materials. *

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I can place books of the Bible in their appropriate categories (minor prophets, historical books, wisdom literature, epistles, etc.). *

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I can competently study a passage inductively – observing it, interpreting it, and applying it to my life. *

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I know (off the top of my head) where to take someone in the Bible to establish the major doctrines of the Christian faith (sinfulness of humanity, deity of Christ, salvation by grace, the Trinity, etc.). *

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I feel comfortable leading others in studying the Bible. *

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I can quote important passages of Scripture from memory. *

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I am confident in my ability to clearly explain the gospel to someone. *

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I have read a systematic theology book and/or taken a systematic theology class. *

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I understand basic theological vocabulary – words like soteriology, Christology, and eschatology are not strange to me. *

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I understand the basic tenets of Reformed theology (Five Solas) and could explain them to someone else. *

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I can articulate accurately and cogently the major points of difference in important theological debates (Catholic vs. Protestant views of salvation, complementarianism vs. feminism, dispensationalism vs. covenant theology, Calvinism vs. Arminianism, etc.). *

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I am able to confidently and humbly engage with a Mormon, Jehovah’s Witness, or Muslim and show them from Scripture the truth in Jesus and their false beliefs. *

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I feel confident in effectively discipling someone else. *

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I feel confident in helping others apply the gospel to their specific heart idols. *

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I am aware of my spiritual gifting and how I function best in God’s mission. *

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I am able to confront sin lovingly and directly. *

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People comment on how much they appreciate my leadership in small-group discussions. *

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People comment on how much they are helped by my counseling and encouragement *

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People often come to me for help in understanding and applying the Bible. *

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I effectively train, empower, and delegate to others in order to develop their leadership skills. *

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I am familiar with the mission, vision, and values of Grace Church and its broader network. *

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I have interacted with other churches and leaders outside my own. *

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I interact with a spirit of charity and partnership toward other biblical churches in my city, but I also feel a healthy, sanctified sense of pride and excitement about what God is doing through my church. *

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I could articulate the vision and values of my church to someone who didn’t know them. *

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I feel “at home” in my church; I have a sense of ownership and personal concern for its mission, its leaders, and its overall health. *

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I feel “at home” in historic, evangelical Christian theology– this is what I believe, not just what my church believes. *

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If a friend of mine were attending an unbalanced church (i.e. a conservative “preach the gospel only” church, a liberal “social gospel” church, a charismatic “experience-driven” church), I would feel compelled to help them understand the imbalance and why it’s dangerous. *

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I have arrived at settled biblical convictions on some of the major theological issues of our time (male eldership, divorce, homosexuality, authority of Scripture, etc). *

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I feel a sense of stewardship toward my city – I feel personally responsible before God for its welfare. *

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I feel a sense of stewardship toward my church – I feel personally responsible before God to use my gifts to strengthen this local church and move its mission forward. *

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I am faithfully involved in the life and ministry of my church – if I dropped off the grid, people and ministries would feel my absence. *

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I am disciplined in giving money sacrificially and cheerfully to my church. *

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I deeply respect and submit to the elders/pastors of my church, while also realizing that they are imperfect human leaders who need to grow in the gospel just like I do. *

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